I know it's easier said than done, but being inactive will generally not help your pain levels. The more inactive you are, the tighter and weaker your muscles get, and as well as that making your muscles hurt, it makes the joint less stable and will hurt more. Very gentle exercise (a 10-15 minute wander, yoga or other gentle stretching, stuff like that) a couple of times a day can really help. I've foun my pain levels much more manageable that way. Even if you're resting all day, a little activity can help a lot, as can the fresh air and to mood lifting properties.
My CFS is trolling on a major scale at the moment, not at all helped by being in an insomniac episode where I'm just not sleeping and my meds aren't working. I have a really busy week coming up; I'm tattooing four times, volunteering and hosting a huge Mehndi & Vintage Fashion night, as well as having other commission work to do. I'm so exhausted that I'm worried I'm going to end up back in hospital on an IV. I've demoed this morning, but I'm resting for the rest of the day before tattooing again tomorrow. My Fibro is causing serious rib and back pain also, but that'll pass and it'll be okay.
*curls up in the corner for a nap*
Wish everyone a well as can be weekend <3
Do something nice for someone, then do something nice for yourself. <3
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